"Difficult Conversations" - Discussion with Dr. Anthea Butler

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, we had the privilege of having Dr. Anthea Butler in a discussion titled: "Difficult Conversations about Religion and Race." 

Dr. Anthea Butler is 

• Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania
• Author of White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America and Women in the Church of God in Christ
• Commentator on and consultant to BBC, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, History Channel, Religion News Service, and The Washington Post

Dr. Butler was joined by two panelists:
Gayle Jessup White

• Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer, Monticello / Thomas Jefferson Foundation
• Author of Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, available November 2021
• Descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings’ family
• Board member, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society 

Tricia Johnson

• Director, Fluvanna County Historical Society

The discussion was moderated by  Devin Coles, Founding Pastor of Amazing Changes Ministries.

You can download a 6-Part Discussion Guide that you and your congregation can use to facilitate important and difficult conversations about religion and race. 

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